I am in line for a new rotary cutter I looked at a howse 6 FT. HEAVY DUTY that weighs about 850 lb. Do you think my tractor will handle it?
Thanks I will post back on the cutterSome Howse rotary cutters (bush hog, brush hog, shredder) do not have an access hole in the deck that the user can access the blade bolt(s).
Before buying be certain your prospective purchase does have the hole or you get the dealer to torch-cut (maybe holesaw) a deck hole of sufficient size that you can get a wrench (think socket on a stick / extension).
If it's important to you on a new piece of equipment you can install a hinged or sliding door over the hole. Prevents rainwater and debris from sitting on top of ('inside') the stumpjumper dish.
I fell into a deal and and only after getting it home did I realize mine didn't have the access hole. Howse TechRep says to flip it over and remove the stump jumper to get to blade bolts.
The stump jumper MIGHT come off when new but sure as heck won't a couple years later.
Check the gearbox: many ship dry. Grease all U-joints and telescoping PTO shaft before using.
Please post back your experiences so we may all learn.
Stubbyie Thanks for the tip on the Gearbox. Yes it was dry and I would have never knew it seeing all the cutters that I hav had in the past ether had Red Grease because of abad seal or old gear oil allready in them. The cutter is smooth as silk.Some Howse rotary cutters (bush hog, brush hog, shredder) do not have an access hole in the deck that the user can access the blade bolt(s).
Before buying be certain your prospective purchase does have the hole or you get the dealer to torch-cut (maybe holesaw) a deck hole of sufficient size that you can get a wrench (think socket on a stick / extension).
If it's important to you on a new piece of equipment you can install a hinged or sliding door over the hole. Prevents rainwater and debris from sitting on top of ('inside') the stumpjumper dish.
I fell into a deal and and only after getting it home did I realize mine didn't have the access hole. Howse TechRep says to flip it over and remove the stump jumper to get to blade bolts.
The stump jumper MIGHT come off when new but sure as heck won't a couple years later.
Check the gearbox: many ship dry. Grease all U-joints and telescoping PTO shaft before using.
Please post back your experiences so we may all learn.